In photos: The people of Woodstock threatened by gentrification
“If we have to move to Wolwerivier it would be a setback in my life and for all my children”
Photo Essay | 27 July 2017
Thousands march against Israeli “security” measures at al-Aqsa Mosque
“It is undignified and we will not allow that”
By Natalie Pertsovsky and Lilly Wimberly
Brief | 26 July 2017
Province proposes affordable houses near Waterfront
Activists say it’s not enough
News | 26 July 2017
Fire in Masiphumelele leaves 15 families homeless
Some of the affected residents were also victims of the 2015 blaze
Brief | 25 July 2017
Sea Point Jewish residents and domestic workers meet over Tafelberg
Claims of anti-semitism in affordable housing campaign are “totally baseless and silly”, says activist
By Moira Levy
News | 25 July 2017
Steenvilla social housing residents protest evictions
Company says some households haven’t paid rent for a year, while residents say they can’t afford increases
News | 24 July 2017
Hout Bay residents agree to keep the peace
But community remains split over reblocking and several leaders have been arrested for public violence
News | 24 July 2017
Armed attack on occupiers of Helen Bowden Nurses Home
Activists believe it was politically motivated
By Zoe Postman
Brief | 24 July 2017
Janitors struggle to cope with Wallacedene’s filthy toilets
City promises immunisation shots for workers and that all necessary equipment and chemicals will be delivered
By Vincent Lali
News | 24 July 2017